England absolutely wrecked Croatia, dropping a monstrous seven goals on them in Rijeka for one of their best performances in recent memory. This wasn’t just a win, it was a total demolition job, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon leading the charge in a truly dominant display.
The Goal Fest Was Relentless
Dude, the scoring started early and just never let up. Harry Kane kicked things off, then Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka all found the net before halftime. Can you believe it? Four goals before the break! Kane wasn’t done, though, adding a fifth early in the second half. Saka then grabbed his second from close range, and substitute Morgan Rogers sealed the deal with a seventh. Seven-nil! That’s just wild dominance. They produced one of their best performances in recent times, and you could feel the ruthlessness from kick-off.
Individual Brilliance All Over the Pitch
Alright, let’s talk about the real standouts, because some of these guys were playing on another level. Jude Bellingham? Best player on the pitch, hands down. He threaded a beautiful pass to put Kane through for the opener, then scored England’s second goal himself, and even assisted Saka for the fourth. The BBC Sport reporter Alex Howell gave him a 9, and honestly, his quality was just too much for Croatia throughout the game. Total world-class player.
Anthony Gordon also notched a huge 9, and you can see why. He’s playing with a ton of confidence right now, like he’s genuinely gone to another level in recent months. He assisted Bellingham and has now scored for the fourth England game in a row. That’s a serious run of form. And Captain Harry Kane? Another 9. Pure elite finisher, full of energy, pressing from the front, and showing off his passing range. He looked like he was having a blast out there with Gordon and Bellingham supplying him, and his goal put England firmly in control.
Bukayo Saka snagged an 8, and yeah, he earned it with two goals! He’s clearly building something good on that right side with Jarell Quansah. Could’ve had a hat-trick, too, which is just insane. Quansah himself, surprisingly picked at right-back, got an 8. He’s a powerful runner, a good defender, and his ability on the ball is underrated. He even grabbed a quality assist for Gordon. Elliot Anderson, also an 8, was a crucial part of the midfield and set up Kane’s fifth. Even subs like Morgan Rogers came in and made an impact, rounding the keeper for a composed finish on the seventh goal, earning a 7.
The defense, honestly, didn’t have a ton to do because England just pinned Croatia back. Jordan Pickford made one good decision and save early on, but was lucky Croatia missed a sitter. Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi both got 7s for calm, assured performances. Lewis Hall, the Newcastle left-back, looks like a great addition, offering pace and even underlapping into midfield. Alex Scott, making his first England start, was confident, always looking to get on the ball and not just play it safe, earning a 7. This team looked locked in.
This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. England’s ruthlessness in the Nations League was on full display. When these guys are firing like this, especially with Bellingham controlling the midfield and Kane up top, they look unstoppable. What a performance!
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Originally reported by BBC Sport.
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